Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᕪ has the Unicode code point U+156A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thex
are the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+156A to binary:
00010101 01101010
. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100001 10010101 10101010
CANADIAN SYLLABICS TH·U+156A
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 95 AA | 11100001 10010101 10101010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 15 6A | 00010101 01101010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 6A 15 | 01101010 00010101 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 15 6A | 00000000 00000000 00010101 01101010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 6A 15 00 00 | 01101010 00010101 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+156A, commonly referred to as CANADIAN SYLLABICS TH, plays a significant role in digital communication, particularly within the Indigenous communities of Canada. This character is an integral part of the Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, which contains 90 characters used to write various First Nations languages such as Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. The usage of U+156A specifically contributes to the representation of consonant-vowel combinations in these languages. The CANADIAN SYLLABICS TH character is an essential tool for preserving Indigenous culture and language, as it allows digital communication in their native tongues. The character's presence in digital text facilitates literacy and education among Indigenous communities by providing a means to express ideas and thoughts accurately within the context of their own languages. In summary, U+156A, the CANADIAN SYLLABICS TH character, serves as a crucial element in the representation and preservation of various Indigenous languages in Canada through its role in digital text communication. By accurately conveying consonant-vowel combinations, this character fosters cultural continuity and language revitalization among Indigenous communities.
How to type the ᕪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5482 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.